India's stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane gave India a much-needed lead in the second Test with his magnificent ton in the first innings. Australia are looking under pressure as India scored 277/5 at the end of the second day.

Rahane's innings of 104* came when the team was struggling after the wicket of Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara in the first session. He stood there trying to stitch a partnership with some support from the other end. 

After Pant and Vihari, Ravindra Jadeja joined Rahane and they put up a partnership of 104* runs together. India are currently in a good position with a lead of 82 runs. 

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Rahane was lauded by the ex-England captain Michael Vaughan for his sensible knock under a tough condition.

Not only the pitch was helping the bowlers, but even the pressure of leadership and India's recent score of 36 all-out would also be striking Rahane's mind. 

Former Australia cricketer and commentator for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Shane Warne was also impressed with the handy innings from skipper Rahane.